Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,095 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,147 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 8,415 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 11,282 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 6,430 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37,143 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,680 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,208 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,447/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 74,846 |
| Vacant Units | 6,996 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
New Haven is a city in Connecticut, located in South Central Regional County. The city spans 28 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 169,494 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.68 years.
Economically, New Haven is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,679 is near the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.
The real estate market in New Haven is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,208, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,447 per month. At 39.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.
The population of New Haven is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.9%.
New Haven, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 28 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06510 | 4,205 | $63,598 | $495,500 | $1,908 | 6.7% | 83.5% | 6.0% |
| 06511 | 54,744 | $56,300 | $313,400 | $1,534 | 7.7% | 52.8% | 20.1% |
| 06512 | 29,347 | $84,034 | $265,200 | $1,464 | 3.8% | 38.0% | 71.0% |
| 06513 | 38,343 | $46,520 | $226,600 | $1,208 | 8.5% | 30.4% | 38.2% |
| 06515 | 18,388 | $74,044 | $284,200 | $1,410 | 8.8% | 54.9% | 42.4% |
| 06519 | 15,426 | $44,394 | $247,600 | $1,356 | 6.0% | 28.1% | 25.7% |
| 06525 | 9,041 | $201,926 | $546,400 | $1,896 | 7.8% | 78.0% | 92.2% |